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Is Expand-A-Lung Or Frolov Device Useful For A Mild COPD Patient?
Question: Would breathing training devices such Expand-A-Lung or Frolov device be helpful for people like me with mild COPD?
Have anyone heard of Buteyko breathing method?
Have anyone heard of Buteyko breathing method?
Brief Answer:
these devices are useful in mild COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Both of these devices are useful in COPD and asthma. Basically these devices are to teach you proper breathing and deep breathing. So that lung functions are improved and symptoms of COPD and progression of the disease can be halted.
So no harm in taking these devices for mild COPD.
Buteyko breathing method is mainly for asthma.
So let me know what you want to know about buteyko breathing method.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
these devices are useful in mild COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Both of these devices are useful in COPD and asthma. Basically these devices are to teach you proper breathing and deep breathing. So that lung functions are improved and symptoms of COPD and progression of the disease can be halted.
So no harm in taking these devices for mild COPD.
Buteyko breathing method is mainly for asthma.
So let me know what you want to know about buteyko breathing method.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for the quick answer.
I have been talking to a Buteyko practitioner who trying to convince me that Buteyko breathing method can reverse or halt COPD progress, however I have a concern about CO2 retention when practicing this method.
That's why I am asking about it
regards
I have been talking to a Buteyko practitioner who trying to convince me that Buteyko breathing method can reverse or halt COPD progress, however I have a concern about CO2 retention when practicing this method.
That's why I am asking about it
regards
Brief Answer:
no need to worry much for CO2 retention.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
No need to worry much for CO2 retention.
You are having mild COPD. So chances of CO2 retention are very less.
And yes, it will definitely help in halt the progression of COPD.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
no need to worry much for CO2 retention.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
No need to worry much for CO2 retention.
You are having mild COPD. So chances of CO2 retention are very less.
And yes, it will definitely help in halt the progression of COPD.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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